Know The Symptoms Of XBB.1.16

Healthshots By Arushi Bidhuri Published Apr 09, 2023

XBB.1.16 Covid-19 variant is a transmissible variant that is being claimed as the reason behind the recent surge in India. Here are the symptoms of XBB.1.16 you should know.

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Fever

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Some symptoms of this new Covid-19 variant are similar to the previous strains, and fever is one of those symptoms.

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Cough

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Have you been coughing non-stop? It could be a sign that you have been infected with the new XBB.1.16 Covid variant.

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Sore Throat

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Just like previous strains of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, sore throat is a symptom of XBB.1.16 strain of coronavirus.

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Body Pain

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XBB.1.16 Covid-19 variant can lead to body pain which can further lead to a dull and aching sensation in the muscles.

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Severe Headache

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XBB.1.116 is more likely to cause severe headaches which can be uncomfortable. It could be debilitating.

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Abdominal Discomfort

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This variant can infect your digestive system and result in diarrhoea. It could also lead to abdominal discomfort.

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Cold

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Cold has been a symptom in past Covid-19 variants. It also is a sign of the XBB.1.16 variant and can lead to severe colds and coughs.

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Know The Symptoms Of XBB.1.16

XBB.1.16 Covid-19 variant is a transmissible variant that is being claimed as the reason behind the recent surge in India. Here are the symptoms of XBB.1.16 you should know.

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Fever

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Some symptoms of this new Covid-19 variant are similar to the previous strains, and fever is one of those symptoms.

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Cough

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Have you been coughing non-stop? It could be a sign that you have been infected with the new XBB.1.16 Covid variant.

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Sore Throat

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Just like previous strains of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, sore throat is a symptom of XBB.1.16 strain of coronavirus.

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Body Pain

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XBB.1.16 Covid-19 variant can lead to body pain which can further lead to a dull and aching sensation in the muscles.

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Severe Headache

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XBB.1.116 is more likely to cause severe headaches which can be uncomfortable. It could be debilitating.

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Abdominal Discomfort

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This variant can infect your digestive system and result in diarrhoea. It could also lead to abdominal discomfort.

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Cold

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Cold has been a symptom in past Covid-19 variants. It also is a sign of the XBB.1.16 variant and can lead to severe colds and coughs.

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Who Is At Risk?

Who Is At Risk?

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Word Of Caution

Word Of Caution

Know the reason behind the recent surge of Covid-19 cases in India

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